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The Role of Technology in the Legal Sector
Despite the fact that legal professionals have grown accustomed to using the Internet and other such tools for research, they continue to rely on print publications. They print everything, even the amended rules, and regulations, and use it as
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Apac CIOOutlook | Thursday, August 05, 2021
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Despite the fact that legal professionals have grown accustomed to using the Internet and other such tools for research, they continue to rely on print publications. They print everything, even the amended rules, and regulations, and use it as a reference while working on each case.
FREMONT, CA: The legal sector has undergone tremendous change over the last five decades. What was formerly considered a close-knit profession has now evolved into a global company market valued at USD 1,011 billion by the year 2021.
Advantages of using technology in the Legal industry:
Automated Processes
Traditionally, all in-house legal responsibilities have been done by hand. While lawyers spend a lot of time working with non-lawyers and other business professionals, they also have to spend time running the accompanying duties. Of these, 63 percent are judged to be fact-based and reproducible.
In this instance, legal software such as word processors and eDiscovery software take over and do the job automatically. This not only speeds up procedures but also provides attorneys more time to focus on other productive responsibilities.
Research Made Easy
Despite the fact that legal professionals have grown accustomed to using the Internet and other such tools for research, they continue to rely on print publications. They print everything, even the amended rules, and regulations, and use it as a reference while working on each case. This increases the amount of time needed for the study.
In this scenario, legal research tools allow lawyers to stay up to speed on any change in the legislation even while they are not at their desks. Furthermore, these platforms provide a wide range of tools and features, such as 'search,' that may not be available with print items.
Less Room for Errors
Another advantage of introducing technology into the legal sector is that it reduces the risk of errors that could occur as a result of overlooking or misinterpretation of any fact or figure, resulting in a drastic change in the judgment.
In this case, technological solutions make it easier to access all of the details. It also adds the ability to use the raw power of analytics in the processing, making it easier for legal practitioners to examine any fact/evidence from various perspectives and use it more effectively.
